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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid vs Volvo XC40 Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid (27 MPG) costs about $2,194 a year to fuel and the 2026 Volvo XC40 Hybrid (27 MPG) about $2,194.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid
- Volvo XC40 Hybrid
Side by side
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid | Volvo XC40 Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,194 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,194 |
| 27 MPG | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 24 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 32 MPG | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 323 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 326 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 9-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid vs Volvo XC40 Hybrid across model years
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid
- Volvo XC40 Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid ranks 93rd and the Volvo XC40 Hybrid 94th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid vs. the Volvo XC40 Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,194 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid and $2,194 for the Volvo XC40 Hybrid.
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